With the win Clare improved to 8-2 while Mt. Pleasant SHA falls to 7-4.

The game itself saw a half dozen ties and lead changes in the first half as Clare led 17-16 at the end of one before the hosts took a 38-37 lead into the break.

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Clare’s efficiency late in the third quarter proved to be the difference in the game as it nearly doubled up the hosts 15-7 in the frame. The Pioneers then pushed the lead into double digits early in the fourth and then held on as SHA rallied to get within six with a minute left. Tyler Smith, who closed the game with a two-handed dunk in the final two seconds, paced the Pioneers with 18 while Kaden Kelly chipped in 17. Brenden Sersaw added in 12 while Nick Roe had 14 in what was a balanced attack.

Sacred Heart’s Colten Nelson led all scorers with 29 while Joe Methner added in 12 and Colton Hyble nine.

About the Author

Jim Lahde has been with The Morning Sun sports department since 1997 and has been its Sports Editor since 2006. The Wixom native has covered everything from Little League to the big leagues. Reach the author at jlahde@michigannewspapers.com
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